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3 weeks ago
Can your dog eat Christmas dinner? The holiday foods pets can and can’t have
Spot & Tango reports on safe holiday foods for dogs, warning against harmful items and how to include pets in festive celebrations responsibly.
3 weeks ago
Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty
Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday.
3 weeks ago
LLCC Band and Choir to perform fall concerts
Additional concerts also planned for the holidays.
3 weeks ago
Illinois College to present Christmas on the Hilltop
This year’s program is entitled “Winter With You.”
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7 expert tips for selecting and caring for a fresh Christmas tree
“If the tree dries out, it could become a fire hazard."
3 weeks ago
Illinois Department of Revenue shares tips for safe holiday online shopping
With more Illinoisans shopping online each year, the threat of cybercrime continues to grow.
3 weeks ago
Unique Christmas traditions around the world
Here's a look at some notable Christmas traditions across the globe.
3 weeks ago
Maximize Cyber Monday
Each Cyber Monday offers a chance to save big and streamline shopping. Utilizing these tips for making the most of the day can enhance success.
3 weeks ago
Springfield Dominican Sister joins pilgrimage to support deported women
Trip deepens lifelong commitment to immigrant justice
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Springfield’s holiday historic homes tour
The city’s most treasured homes dressed in their seasonal best!
3 weeks ago
What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday
With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.
3 weeks ago
Be ready to shine before guests arrive: 4 most common home maintenance mistakes to avoid this holiday season
Vectra Mechanical reports common home maintenance mistakes to avoid this winter, including HVAC checks, plumbing winterization, insulation, and electrical safety.
3 weeks ago
Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more
The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.
4 weeks ago
Thanksgiving dinner may be more affordable this year
Prices for a Thanksgiving meal for up to 10 have dropped significantly.
4 weeks ago
These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner
It's the start of Thanksgiving week, the time when home cooks across America suddenly recognize the daunting task ahead. More than 90% of people in the U.S. celebrate the food-centric holiday and more than 1 in 4 attend meals that include more than 10 other people, according to the Pew Research Center.
4 weeks ago
A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago
“Their nomadic nature makes them hard to study or even figure out patterns,” Edward Warden, the society's president, said Sunday. “Where they’re going is anybody’s guess.”
4 weeks ago
Radiothon raises over $150,000 for HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital
Highest amount raised since COVID.
4 weeks ago
8 tips to avoid holiday weight gain this Thanksgiving
You could add up to two pounds to your weight with holiday food.
4 weeks ago
Prepare for Small Business Saturday
Communities can prepare for the arrival of SBS this holiday season in the following ways.
